Thursday, April 16, 2026

Restoring Water, Reviving Agriculture: Construction of a Water Passage in Cheshma Ghori Village, Zindajan District

Water passage built in Cheshma Ghori, Zindajan, reduces seepage and restores irrigation for 25 hectares, improving livelihoods through Cash for Work support.

Restoring Water, Reviving Agriculture: Construction of a Water Passage in Cheshma Ghori Village, Zindajan District

Restoring Water, Reviving Agriculture: Construction of a Water Passage in Cheshma Ghori Village, Zindajan District

Water passage built in Cheshma Ghori, Zindajan, reduces seepage and restores irrigation for 25 hectares, improving livelihoods through Cash for Work...

Humaira now has access to a water tap installed in her home.

Water in Badghis: from ‘her burden’ to ‘her decision’

This World Water Day, find out how the provision of clean water in Humaira’s village has not only saved lives but enhanced women’s decision making power.

The Blue Thread

14.2 million people will need Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) assistance in 2026, to save lives and build the basis of healthy, well-nourished and...

Sara’s Journey to Mental Health

Sanam’s Journey to Mental Health

After facing emotional turmoil and isolation, Sanam found healing and resilience through OCCD’s mental health counseling under the GFFO project.

A Lifeline for Children: Health and Hope in Rural Afghanistan

13-month-old Mahdi was treated at a World Vision clinic after a serious injury. His father Abdulrazeq said the opening of the clinic has changed people's...

Health & Nutrition

Rural Herat Health Centre: 'Without It, We Would Still Be Losing Lives'

After travelling for hours from Gunbadi village, families were often too late to be treated. A new clinic is saving lives, supporting thousands of people.

Health & Nutrition

Family Health Houses: A Lifeline for Mothers and Newborns

Modest, community-based medical facilities have greatly decreased maternal and child mortality by bringing healthcare closer to remote areas.

How clean water ended daily struggle for these two villagers

The DAWAM project has brought clean water to Riza Gol and Jan Aga in their villages, transforming their lives, bringing hope, and creating lasting change.

How DAWAM is changing lives for at-risk communities

The emphasis on localisation in Afghanistan has been key to making a difference on the ground.

'We now live in this tent' - Kunar villages after the earthquake

Villagers in Kunar told World Vision how they have been affected by the earthquake, which killed at least 1,172 children and orphaned 271 children.

'100 Graves in One Village': Kunar After the Earthquake

"I counted one hundred graves in Wadir village alone... an elder told us those graves belong to just four extended families," said Sarfez, 63, from Kunar.

Rectruitment Process

Amina’s Journey: Joining World Vision Afghanistan

Having always wanted to serve vulnerable people in her community, Amina applies for a job with World Vision – and so begins her recruitment journey.

Emergency Response

Afghanistan earthquake: "We've seen a number of landslides, which is blocking road access"

Rescuers are still searching for survivors in the eastern Afghanistan Earthquake that has killed more than 1400 people and injured over 2,000 people.

Born in Crises: Rahmatullah’s Story

Rahmatullah came into the world in August 2021—amid a time of deep uncertainty. Now four years old, his life has been shaped by relentless challenges...

Herat’s Earthquake Survivors Have One Lifeline: Mobile Healthcare

What happens when a mother can’t reach a doctor—and her children are sick in her arms? In remote villages of Herat Province, Afghanistan, families are...

Can We Afford to Walk Away? How the FRAMES Project Saved Lives in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, millions face the daily realities of drought, hunger, and displacement. The FRAMES Consortium offered a powerful response, reaching over...

Health & Nutrtion

An Innovation That Helps Mothers Combat Child Malnutrition

World Vision introduced an innovative solution in Dawlatyar that empower mothers to combat child malnutrition. This innovation is Food Demonstration...

Through a Child’s Eyes: UXO’s Deadly Toll on Afghan Children

Unexploded ordnance (UXO) continues to kill and maim children across Afghanistan. Laurentia Jora, World Vision’s Strategic Communications Manager, takes...

What Awaits Them in Afghanistan? Inside the Forced Return Crisis at Islam Qala

"They sit on pieces of cardboard, hot, thirsty, with nowhere to be." Thousands of Afghans are being pushed back from Iran every day. At Islam Qala...

The importance of sustained engagement for Afghanistan’s children

Johan Eldebo, Senior Adviser for Strategic Partnerships and Fragile Contexts at World Vision Nordics, shares personal reflections from a recent field visit...

Access to clean water

Kosa Qala's New beginning with access to clean water

In Kosa Qala, northern Afghanistan, families had no choice but to drink from contaminated water sources. Waterborne diseases were part of daily life...

The Impact of Cash Aid: An Afghan Grandmother’s Story of Survival

“I have nothing – where should I get it [food] from?” Drought has taken their crops. Inflation has made basic food unaffordable. But cash assistance is...

Community Health Workers

Hope in the Hills: How Community Health Workers Are Saving Lives in Afghanistan

To empower communities over their challenges in health sector, World Vision train and equip Community Health Workers (CHWs) who serve their communities...

Herat, Afghanistan: Inside World Vision's Integrated Earthquake Relief Efforts

In Herat, western Afghanistan, the devastation of the 2023 earthquake is still visible — but so is the resilience of the people. World Vision’s integrated...